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. 2014 Feb 18;3(1):e7. doi: 10.2196/resprot.2908

Table 4.

Content validation of IAM4all items: Level 4 - expected benefits.







Postinterview items
Prepanel item development Expert panel (N=20)
Theoretical model Critical review Previous work on the IAM Consultation with
8 researchers
Interviews with
16 laypersons
Item relevance Clarity Representa-tiveness Specificity
Expected benefits x x x x x

60% 60%
23. This information decreased my worries about a health problem
x x x x 90% 85%

24. This information increased my satisfaction with the care I receive
x x x x 90% 90%

25. This information allowed (will allow) me to receive additional information from a health professional
x x x x 75% 70%

26. Because of this information, I am (will be) more involved in decisions around my health
x x x x 100% 90%

27. This information helped (will help) me to better handle a problem with my health
x x x x 100% 90%

28. This information helped (will help) me to prevent a disease or the worsening of a disease
x x x x 85% 80%

29. This information helped (will help) to improve my health
x x x x 100% 85%